List of Women’s Rights articles
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A woman and child sit among the graves at Lychakiv military cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, on March 18, 2023. The Invisible Warriors of Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis
Women's NGOs are leading the charge—but not getting the funding they need.
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Members of the media gather in front of a screen showing a live courtroom broadcast during the preliminary hearing in the trial of Kazakh former economy minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev, who was charged with "particularly cruel murder" and "torture" for killing his wife, at a court in Astana on March 11. How a Domestic Violence Trial Ended Kazakhstan’s Political Nihilism
The crushing of protests in 2022 spawned despair. A high-profile conviction has renewed hope that the law can actually bring justice.
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A man is seen from his profile behind glass, speaking into a microphone and holding a piece of paper. The Kazakh Murder Trial That Captivated Russia
Putin’s political project rests on normalizing violence—including domestic abuse.
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A protester wearing glasses and holding a sign screams into the camera. Behind is a crowd of more protesters holding signs and waving Israeli flags. Why Won’t More Feminists Speak Up For Israeli Victims of Sexual Violence?
Israel’s government has promoted misinformation around Oct. 7, but that doesn’t mean victims should be ignored.
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Two young Iranian girls, not wearing the mandatory hijab, visit a park in Tehran. Iran’s New—Even Worse—Hijab Era Has Begun
On the eve of parliamentary elections, nationwide protests have ended—and a misogynist backlash is just beginning.
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Protesters hold up their fists and flags at night. Will Poland’s New Government Legalize Abortion?
Despite campaign promises, the fight for abortion rights seems far from over.
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A woman wearing a Soviet military uniform directs pedestrians during an exhibition of Soviet tanks and military vehicles at Red Square in Moscow. The Broken Bargain of Russian Womanhood
Why they won’t rebel against the war that kills their men.
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A Palestinian woman wearing a printed headscarf and dress carries her young barefoot child among the rubble of of buildings destroyed after Israeli attacks in Gaza. People can be seen walking in the distance. A purse is clutched under one arm and falling open as she struggles to carry the child and her belongings. Gaza’s Widows Are Fighting for Their Families’ Lives
As Israel’s war against Hamas rages on, Palestinian women bear the heaviest burden.
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Sudanese women flash the victory sign during a rally to demand the return to civilian rule, in Khartoum, on Sept. 13, 2022. 5 Ways Women Made a Difference in 2023
Amid rising conflict, these people and organizations fought for peace and justice.
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A view of literature at The NYSPCC Spring Luncheon, Sextortion: Recognize, Prevent, Protect at The Pierre Hotel on April 27, 2023 in New York City. The Middle East Has a ‘Sextortion’ Problem
The region’s social stigmas are deterring women from reporting online sexual abuse.
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A woman holds a cross as she prays at Independence Square in Kyiv on Feb. 24, 2022. How Women Are Reconciling Feminism With Faith
From Mormonism to Islam, reformers around the world are making their religions less politically conservative.
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Four men with rifles sit on the ground against a wall painted with Arabic script. The ICC Should Prosecute Taliban Leaders
Since returning to power, the Taliban have committed crimes of concern to humanity.
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A Japanese woman holds a baby in her arms as she walks down a cobblestone street. The baby is dressed in a pink outfit with a darker pink hat made to look like a strawberry, and looks over her shoulder toward the camera. Cash Can’t Fix Japan’s Fertility Crisis
Women’s role in society has evolved, but Kishida’s policies haven’t kept up.
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Five workers carrying baskets pick purple tea leaves on a plantation with hills in the background AI Will First Come for Women
Female workers may be at highest risk from the coming waves of automation.
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Iranian students attend a parliament session in Tehran on November 15, 2009. Iran Is Doubling Down on Headscarves
One year after an uprising over women’s rights, the government has passed a harsh new hijab law.
